You know how some people have aesthetically pleasing Instagram feeds that just makes you stop scrolling mindlessly and admire it? Well, a lot of discipline and hard work goes behind maintaining one. If you also aspire to have one such feed that just makes everyone go ‘wow’, then this article is curated for you. We… Continue reading How to improve your Instagram aesthetic, from the people who do it for a living
Now that we’ve been stumped by full-fledged house arrest, happier times out in the open already seem like a distant memory. And somehow here we are, living in a world where staying home can save lives, so that’s what we’re going to have to do. If you look at the glass half full, however, hello,… Continue reading The only handy guide to self-carentine you need during this time
Have you started making lists of everything you’re going learn during the lockdown? Then allow us give you some major inspo via food Instagrammers from around the world. There’s no Zomato-ing it now, so put on your chef’s hat, and get started! 1. If you are just starting out and rely on someone else to… Continue reading 6 Instagram food accounts for your next meal inspiration
The corona virus pandemic has meant that we’re all taking our laptops home and setting up workstations. One of the key ways of keeping yourself safe from Covid-19 is through social distancing—which can be hard. But these celebrities are showing us how to make sure our work from home schedules are sprinkled with a bit… Continue reading Social media in the time of Covid-19: Celebs make work from home fun
We live in times of strange contradictions. Even as means and mediums of artistic expression are burgeoning in numbers, artists everywhere are being compelled to school themselves to more painfully constricting guidelines on rectitude. A new breed of artists though is dodging it all—and bravely so. They are the ones taking Instagram by storm as they… Continue reading Illustrator and animation artist Muhammed Sajid makes powerful statements in a playful voice
We live in times of strange contradictions. Even as means and mediums of artistic expression are burgeoning in numbers, artists everywhere are being compelled to school themselves to more painfully constricting guidelines on rectitude. A new breed of artists though is dodging it all—and bravely so. They are the ones taking Instagram by storm as they… Continue reading Pia Alizé Hazarika makes comics that are feminist, unpretentious and informative
We live in times of strange contradictions. Even as means and mediums of artistic expression are burgeoning in numbers, artists everywhere are being compelled to school themselves to more painfully constricting guidelines on rectitude. A new breed of artists though is dodging it all—and bravely so. They are the ones taking Instagram by storm as they showcase bold… Continue reading Artist Tanya Maheshwari is fighting the male gaze through self-portraits
Ever since Sonali Bendre went public forth with her cancer diagnosis in July, the film industry has rallied around her. The unexpected diagnosis of high-grade cancer came as a shock to everyone. The actor has been frank about her health, not just with her fans on social media, but also with her 13-year-old son, Ranveer.… Continue reading As Sonali Bendre fights cancer, we’re moved by her 13-year-old son’s strength and attitude
For all of the calculated time and effort that goes into capturing the perfect Instagram, scrolling through your feed is a mindless activity that might be eating up more time than you think. On the subway: scroll. During commercials: scroll. On your lunch break: scroll, scroll, scroll. Now, thanks to Instagram’s newest feature, you can see… Continue reading You can now see exactly how much time you’re wasting on Instagram
Look at Instagram and you’d think everyone woke up perfectly imperfect. Fashion, beauty, social media, pop culture, all cultivate a myth of effortlessness. In this package, ELLE.com acknowledges, dissects, and celebrates the effort. Because effortlessness is a privilege that not everyone can afford. And there’s no shame in admitting you actually love putting in the… Continue reading 10 simple steps to nail that perfect picture for Instagram
Over the decades, Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan have somehow managed to be that rock-solid couple that doesn’t make everyone in their vicinity want to cringe with their over-the-top PDA. They may not talk about each other using superlatives, but they get the message across loud and clear. Recently, when SRK held an AMA (Ask… Continue reading Shah Rukh Khan is finally posting photos of him and Gauri and it’s everything we’d hoped for
The purge. It’s not just the name of a documentary about our current democracy series of films concocted by Hollywood, it’s also what happens when someone scrubs their social media presence of an ex. Now that the relationship is officially over, it’s time to act like it never existed in the first place. Totally healthy,… Continue reading How to handle exes in the age of Instagram
Miquela Sousa (@lilmiquela) Instagrams much like other people do. She posts selfies — captioned with references to binge-watching Queer Eye 2.0 and videos on @ifyouhigh — photos with friends in pastel-pink brunch settings, and enjoying a slurpie after “Beychella”. In fact, with 1.2 million followers, she’s doing Instagram better than most people. The thing is, she’s not actually a… Continue reading The most-talked-about Instagrammer right now, @LilMiquela, isn’t a real person
Nick Jonas and Pryianka Chopra appear to be dating and, even though they have yet to officially confirm their relationship status, they definitely aren’t hiding either. This morning, Chopra posted a photo of herself and two friends enjoying burgers at In-n-Out. “Burgers and Chanel…my favourite combo with my fav girls,” the actress captioned the picture. A post shared… Continue reading Nick Jonas is gushing over Priyanka Chopra on Instagram
If you’re obsessed with your daily horoscope, you’ll know that the month of March holds out a powerful promise of cleansing your inner self with the energies of the moon, thanks to the two full moons (March 2 and March 31). Add to that the fact that Jupiter is in retrograde now, which means that… Continue reading 8 Instagram accounts to follow for your daily horoscope
If you need a refresher in what body confidence looks like, look no further than Kendall Jenner’s Instagram feed. The model and reality star posted a series of new photos from a shoot with photographer Sasha Samsonova and they are stunning. Kendall appears naked in the black and white shots, but in the most tasteful… Continue reading Kendall Jenner just posted the most tastefully naked Instagram
Kim Cattrall is not here for Sarah Jessica Parker’s constant digs about Sex and the City 3, and her insistence on publicly discussing Cattrall’s private life. A refresher—in October 2017, Cattrall revealed that she would not be returning for another Sex and the City sequel. In an interview with Piers Morgan she said she’d never… Continue reading Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker’s fiery feud is destroying all our illusions about Sex and the City
By now, we know better than to simply reduce Pakistan to a hostile state that harbours terrorists and seriously stylish women. We keep hearing of a highly talented art community, a flourishing fashion scene and hundreds of inspiring women working towards empowerment, and some of them create disruptive content on Instagram while they’re at it. This… Continue reading 12 cool Pakistani women to follow on Instagram
Justin Bieber’s mum, Pattie Mallette, took to Instagram yesterday to show the world just how much she loves her son. Alongside a picture of the mother-son duo snuggling, overlooking a blue sea and white beach, she wrote a gushing tribute to her singer offspring. I’m so proud of the amazing young man you are, and… Continue reading Justin Bieber’s mom defends son from Selena Gomez’s mom in an Instagram post
Insta-sensation Rupi Kaur is changing our perception of poetry with her knack for the unconventional. To start the year, in a first-of-its-kind collaboration, we translated the bestselling poet’s bite-sized truth bombs into a language we own: fashion 9 poems by Rupi Kaur depicted through fashion [Gallery id=”1051″] Illustration: Sudeepti Tucker Styling: Rahul Vijay
Instagram is a hotbed for fashion trends — see Poppy Lissiman’s ‘Le Skinny’ sunglasses, or the Cult Gaia Ark bag — but it doesn’t end there. Minimalist Scandi-inspired style dominated our wardrobes and our ‘grams in 2015, with Facetune’s ‘whiten’ feature on very high rotation. Flat lays taken on marble (and exclusively marble) was the trend… Continue reading 12 emerging styling trends that will dominate Instagram in 2018
